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New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: December 29, 2016
The Atlanta Falcons (10-5) would love nothing more than a week off in the playoffs and a home game in the divisional round. The NFC South champion Falcons can make that goal a reality on Sunday in their regular-season finale when they host the New Orleans Saints (7-8) as solid home favorites.
Point spread: The Falcons opened as 6.5-point favorites; the total was 56 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark (line updates and matchup report).
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 35.1-16.6 Falcons (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Saints can cover the spread
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The Saints have played much better in their last two games, almost relishing the role of spoilers in crushing the playoff chances of their opponents during that stretch.
They obviously have the offense to keep pace with any team in the NFL thanks to league passing …